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Gratitude
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SATB · Barry Johnston
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Gratitude by Daniel Read — Lyrics
Ipsi David. Benedic, anima mea, Domino, et omnia quae intra me sunt nomini sancto ejus.
Benedic, anima mea, Domino, et noli oblivisci omnes retributiones ejus.
Qui propitiatur omnibus iniquitatibus tuis; qui sanat omnes infirmitates tuas:
qui redimit de interitu vitam tuam; qui coronat te in misericordia et miserationibus:
qui replet in bonis desiderium tuum; renovabitur ut aquilae juventus tua:
faciens misericordias Dominus, et judicium omnibus injuriam patientibus.
Notas fecit vias suas Moysi; filiis Israël voluntates suas.
Miserator et misericors Dominus: longanimis, et multum misericors.
Non in perpetuum irascetur, neque in aeternum comminabitur.
Non secundum peccata nostra fecit nobis, neque secundum iniquitates nostras retribuit nobis.
Quoniam secundum altitudinem caeli a terra, corroboravit misericordiam suam
super timentes se;
quantum distat ortus ab occidente, longe fecit a nobis iniquitates nostras.
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About Gratitude
Daniel Read's Gratitude unfolds with a rich SATB texture, creating a layered vocal soundscape. The work is set in Latin and English, a common practice in sacred music, allowing for a blend of ancient liturgical tradition and contemporary understanding. The text, drawn from the Psalms, expresses profound thankfulness to God, highlighting His mercy, forgiveness, and restorative power. The music seeks to capture the depth of this praise, moving from contemplation to exultation. This is a devotional anthem suitable for choir directors seeking to explore themes of divine grace and personal thanksgiving within a sacred context, offering a rewarding musical journey for both performers and listeners.
